EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Easter celebrations and egg hunts at parks across El Paso will be part of this holiday weekend, but in order for things to run smoothly for families and park workers, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department has put certain rules and restrictions in place. Assistant Director Emigdio Gonzalez said all
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Museum of Art and Museo de Arte de Ciudad Juárez want artists to submit entries for their 8th Border Biennial exhibition. Artists can submit applications until May 1 at 11:59 p.m. The City of El Paso said applicants must live and work within a 300-mile radius of El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The B STRONG Shoe Giveaway donated more than 15,000 pairs of sneakers to disadvantaged children in El Paso County school districts. This year, the Herrera Elementary School Polar Bears have been chosen to earn 500 pairs of shoes Thursday. “Herrera Elementary actually qualifies as one of the more disadvantaged schools
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UPDATE (5:14 p.m.) — The city opened an online survey for those who can’t attend community meetings in-person. It will close April 17 at 5 p.m. You can find the survey link here. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is continuing its community meetings as they get more information for a
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Good Friday hike will take place at Mount Cristo Rey Friday morning, the Mount Cristo Rey Restoration Committee announced. The hike starts at 7 a.m. The committee said gates will close at 3 p.m. No pets, runners or bicyclists are allowed that day.
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park and Santa Teresa residents can attend an open house for regional water utility updates Thursday, the City of Sunland Park announced. Attendees can meet with water professionals and billing specialists. The city said the open house access the latest data and progress on infrastructure projects. The evening
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans can expect multiple public warning systems to go off Thursday as part of a statewide emergency alert systems test, the city said. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. During the test, alerts will be clearly labeled: “TEST – This is a public service message.”
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces is asking for your help in improving programs and services provided by the city’s police and fire departments. Submit your anonymous responses to the survey here. Submissions are open until April 15.
Continue Reading DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Doña Ana County is asking residents to participate in a survey to shape the future of local parks, trails and community centers. The county said there’s only one week left to provide feedback. The survey is part of the county’s Parks, Recreation and Community Centers Master plan, which
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Museum of Archaeology Director Sebastian Ribas-Normand invites the community to the Poppies Fest celebration starting Friday, March 13. The event is a celebration of Castner Ranger National Monument and it is held in the only part of the area that is open to the public. Local artisans, vendors,
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H-E-B announced that 10 North Texas educators are finalists for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, which awards cash prizes to educators who go the extra mile to serve their students and their communities. Teachers, counselors and principals received the news from H-E-B representatives during surprise visits to the schools this week. The two finalists are Dr. Melissa
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This weekend, runners will go through two cities and two countries for the 7th annual Run Internacional, uniting people all over the world for the only U.S.-Mexico 10K run. The run, originally supposed to happen last year, was postponed to this weekend because of the government shutdown. The race will start in San Jacinto Plaza,
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez will host its 86th edition of the ‘Santa Bombero’ or Firefighter Santa campaign this December 24th at the DIF park, next to the ‘Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez’ (FC Juárez soccer stadium), near BOTA. The campaign aims to collect toys to give to families in need. ABC-7 spoke
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Nov. 29 is small business Saturday, tradition which started in 2010 by American Express and was officially sponsored by the Small Business Association in 2011. The annual day is placed in between Black Friday and Cyber Monday to give shoppers a chance to shop local during the holiday season. According to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The San Jacinto Adult Learning Center offers English classes along with a variety of other courses and resources to support adult learners in El Paso. Located in South-Central El Paso, one of its instructors, Ms. Cecilia Irene Esparza, aims to help her students gain the confidence to speak a different
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Harmony School of Innovation Elementary will be hosting a Trunk or Treat for families and the community on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will feature food and craft vendors, along with an opportunity to learn more about Harmony School of Innovation Elementary.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The government shutdown has been ongoing for 10 days now, and local businesses near Fort Bliss report that customer flow and services are changing, with fewer people going out to pay for services. Pumping Ink and Dreadful Things tattoo shops in Northeast El Paso have experienced fewer clients during this
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- 988 Day, a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Emergence Health Network is encouraging the community to unleash their creativity by painting rocks and placing them throughout the El Paso community. Emergence Health Network hopes to enhance public awareness of the mental health support
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Tires, furniture, carpets and even piles of everyday litter were just some of the items collected during today’s neighborhood clean-up event. Organizers say events like these not only help beautify the city but also bring people together. “I just feel better knowing the community is cleaner,” one volunteer shared. The cleanup
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- DisruptHR El Paso 3.0 returns to the Sun City on August 14. The event promises to challenge conventional thinking and fuel your enthusiasm for progress and people. For $20, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a roster of speakers who are pioneering the future of work. This event is perfect for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more students hit the books with a new school year starting, now is a good time to review school zone laws. The Texas Department of Public Safety shared tips on how to drop off and pick up your children from school safely. Assume students aren’t paying attention to your
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The American Red Cross said 57% of Hispanic people have Type O blood — the most in-demand type for blood transfusions. Only people with Type O can receive it. The American Red Cross West Texas Chapter is proud to announce the launch of the Los Donantes campaign. Seeking to raise
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) celebrated a vital medical product manufactured in El Paso. ChloraPrep cleans the skin in preparation for numerous procedures, from routine blood draws to life-saving surgeries. BD said ChloraPrep is used in 38 countries around the globe. Armando Rosales, BD El Paso’s Director of Manufacturing, told
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — While some kids put their books away for the summer, a group of Las Cruces middle schoolers have been tinkering away. Verizon and NMSU created a space for the curious through the Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program. The three-week program engaged students with projects involving drones, robotics, virtual reality
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — June is Elder Abuse Prevention Month in Texas. The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services hosted an informative conference to explore critical topics, including elder financial exploitation. Adult Protective Services found 2,157 elderly people in the El Paso area who suffered forms of abuse, neglect or exploitation. APS partnered
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Krista Rodriguez is a single mother of three in El Paso. She was recently selected as a finalist in Inked Magazine’s 2025 Cover Girl competition. She explains, “But for me, this is about much more than a magazine cover.” Winning would allow her to fund her daughter’s early college education, secure a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso tradition returned tonight. The 47th season of Viva! El Paso kicked off at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater. The historical pageant features song and dance interpretations of Borderland people and culture, spanning more than 400 years of history. Viva! El Paso officials said the “iconic summer tradition” honors the
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Juneteenth — also known as freedom day and emancipation day — commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. on June 19th, 1865. With a predominant Hispanic community in El Paso, Founder of Black El Paso Voice Monica Tucker believes that many forget that Texas was the last confederate state to abolish slavery in 1865.
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In Las Cruces, there’s no shortage of places to hike or take in the beautiful nature — and the City of Las Cruces came up with “Paint your Path,” a program to get teens outside this summer. The idea sparked after the Young Park mass shooting, and the city wanted to give teens a place
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s all to create space for more women in creative fields. Today, community leaders gathered at La Numbe to celebrate a new movement for women in the arts. The Paso del Norte Community Foundation launched its new charitable fund, “Cowgirl Up.” Founder Gina Roe-Davis said the fund aims to open
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